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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1939
Page
2
1130 acres Freehold subdivided into 9 sheep proof paddocks in the Hundred of Caltowie. Watered by weir and bore, mills tanks and troughing. Improvements include a 7 room stone house, stone man's room, stables, implement and tow shed. 340 acres growing crops included. Terms: 10 percent deposit on fall of hammer, balance due in one month on possession.
Nominations received for councillor offices in Georgetown Narridy Gul nave and Yacka wards. There are more nominations than required for Georgetown and Narridy wards, adjourned to Saturday July 1 1939 for ballot election. Voting hours 9 am to 5 pm at Memorial Hall Narridy Institute and Huddleston. R G Odgers returning officer.
Canowie Belt family expresses gratitude for support after a bereavement. thanks friends for letters cards telegrams and expressions of sympathy and acknowledges Dr Swann and Harbison hospital staff and Pastor and Mrs Kriewaldt for their assistance.
A compact listing of church services across denominations in Jamestown and surrounding towns. Methodist Rev J Mahoney holds 11 am and 7 pm services, Baptist Rev K J Cnatfield at Belt 3 pm, Presbyterian Rev J C Gibson in Jamestown 11 am and 7 pm, Salvation Army led by Capt Day with social and Salvation meetings, Church of England Trinity Gladstone schedule, plus additional services at Georgetown Narridy Gladstone and Yangya with varying times.
Mrs O Cavenett and Miss V Cavenett holiday in Adelaide while Rex Wilmhurst returns to Jamestown after relief duty. N Haskard and Geoff on a motor tour visiting Canberra and the Eastern States. Norman Blesing recovers from appendicitis and returns home to Gladstone. Bert Dunn on leave in Murray Bridge. Max Hoare on annual holidays at Murray Bridge and the East. L J Allison relieves Hoare. Gwen Freebairn visits Eldena then Adelaide to meet her husband from the National Bank Pinnaroo. Ray Neil, injured by a horse fall, remains under treatment in Jamestown Hospital. H L Berridge family return from Broken Hill to Jamestown with son Les at the Truth office. Don. Berridge returns from Ceduna to Gladstone as postal relieving officer. Chrissie Horsburgh, visiting Scotland, Cape Town, Liverpool, Glasgow, may travel Canada and not return till year end.
Mr and Mrs W C Gillespie of Gladstone celebrated their silver wedding with friends at Station House on Thursday evening. A humorous competition was won by Mr H V Hough. Guests included Frank Gillespie and R A Mundy. supper followed a pleasant evening. W Richardson will judge the Quorn Club Coursing meeting on Monday July 8. F P Daly, president of Jamestown Club, will judge at Hornsdale and Appila.
Jamestown High School Old Scholars host the 5th annual Ball on Wednesday June 28 featuring a Mannnequin Parade by Walker & Sons in evening gowns and furs plus an elaborate setting. Enjoy decorations, novelty favors, and a supervised supper for a packed evening of dancing and entertainment.
The Jamietown Institute announces its Debutantes Ball on July 19 inviting guests to celebrate the debutantes and the community's social season with the traditional event at the institute's hall.
Salvation Army in James Town bids farewell to Captain and Mrs Day who have led the local Corps briefly. Final services are set for Sunday July 9 before their transfer to the Gawler Corps. New officers Captain and Mrs D Roach will be welcomed July 13 at 8 p.m. in the Army Hall.
Warrant Officer G Sibthorpe visited Jamestown to meet the local Instructor and reconnect with W.O. Denniston, longtime comrades from Keswick. They noted Brigadier Martyn and the country Staff aim to assist rifle clubs, with Denniston regularly offering advice. Sibthorpe praised Jamestown’s neatness and organization.
Friday evening at the Institute Supper Room James Town friends of Nurse Addey hosted a Kitchen Evening before her marriage to Mr Des Mahoney. Mayor E T Daly delivered best wishes and presented utensils while Nurse Addey’s party thanked him. The event featured dancing and competitions with supper served by hospital staff.
The Ball is set for Wednesday July 19 at Institute Hall. Twelve young ladies have applied to debut, with supper provided by the Town Branch of the Country Women's Association and dance music by B. T. Evans Orchestra. Proceeds fund an additional piano for Institute dancers.
Agricultural Bureau James Town Branch held a Friday night address by C A Goddard assistant wool instructor from S A School of Mines. He argued wool has no oversupply risk while subsitute fibres pose little menace and that pure merino sheep offer long term wool and lamb gains. An after discussion thanked Goddard and featured a lively exchange.
The sixth open associates championship was held at Crystal Brook with Miss J Wight of Jamestown winning the Open Championship and 18 hole handicap. Other results include Miss D Pinch of Gladstone taking the morning handicap and Mrs R Hardy of Gladstone winning the 27 hole handicap, with Crystal Brook No 1 taking the team match. Competitors came from Port Pirie Jamestown Gladstone Peterborough Blyth Snowtown Redhill and Wirrabara.
A debutantes ball highlighted the social season on Wednesday July 19 providing a refined gathering of young women and society figures. Attendees included prominent families and local leaders amid formal dress and era etiquette.
The Jamestown Rifle Club held another stage of its Club Championship and the Joe Cummings Trophy on Saturday June 17 at 600 yards. Colin McAskill shot 48 of 50 in the second round to win the Gold Pin, with Captain Reg Cummings taking second and Frank Pollard finishing third.
Gladstone travels to Wirrabara while Georgetown hosts Caltowie and Jamestown visits Crystal Brook. The lineups list captains J Page and D Goodes with players such as J Lee sue C Murphy and G McCarthy among others, plus reserves.
Jamestown names W Smith as captain and a full lineup including H Jackson D Smour R Ryan F Merrifield S Jeffs A Jeffs H Hennig J Kerin J Kelly J McDonald and others to face Washpool at Jamestown on Saturday with RF Couzner and O Goldsworthy among listed players.
An event titled Delicious Supper features a specially augmented orchestra with Old Scholars at Jamestown on June 28. The evening promises refined musical performances and a formal ball atmosphere.
Large gathering marked the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. A. Hennig at Belalie East on June 11. They wed in Pinnaroo on June 13, 1889, with Pastor F Brauz officiating. Family members, 17 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren attended.
The Smoke Social at the Institute Supper Room Wednesday night featured Jamestown Football Club members. Vice President W J Goldsworthy presided in President F R Field’s absence with community songs, a Trevorrow piano accordion, Maurice Kirk lantern word screen, a spelling bee, humorous items by Buller Ryan, and toasts led by W J Goldsworthy the Mayor E T Daly and others. A vote of thanks from J R Rosie and S C Kelly capped the evening.
Jamestown hosts the Old Scholars Ball on June 28 with noted decorations and festive setup. Attendees showcase historic attire and period ambiance as community members mingle in a formal social gathering.
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